Capitol News

Pure Michigan promotes tourism as Whitmer urges residents to stay at home due to COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 8, 2020

As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer advises Michigan residents not to travel for the holidays, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has restarted a campaign to promote tourism, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Runestad urges prioritizing upcoming COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable populations

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 24, 2020

Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) recently urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon that seniors, individuals with underlying health conditions, frontline health care workers and essential workers be given the highest priority for the COVID-19 vaccine, once it becomes available, according to MiSenateGOP.

MRLA says new lockdown orders may increase COVID-19 'super-spreader' events in Michigan

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 23, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) issued a press release stating that recent government orders to close indoor dining service for restaurants and bars may actually increase the number of “super-spreader” COVID-19 events, as people may choose to gather at private residences instead, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.